Lead Police Officer

TACOM • Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA

17d

About The Position

The Lead Police Officer directs and monitors the work of police officers engaged in law enforcement and protection, provides on-the-job training, and helps maintain law and order in areas under Government jurisdiction. The position includes pursuing or directing the apprehension of people fleeing crime scenes or resisting arrest and establishing rules and regulations consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

The role requires rotating shift work to provide coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations. Shifts are four 12.5-hour workdays per week, with day or night schedules described in the announcement. Employees may be required to work planned and unscheduled overtime and report or remain at work during emergencies. The position is mission essential and requires uniform and personal protective equipment, firearm carriage and qualification, annual training and recertification, and travel up to 5% of the time.

Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement and applicable training or waiver requirements. The role also entails physical agility testing, initial and periodic medical examinations, drug screening, background and credit checks, and eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. The position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program and requires a valid state driver's license, CPR/AED certification, and the ability to wear chemical-protection equipment.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience in the Federal service monitoring lower-level law enforcement officers, providing on-the-job training under established law enforcement procedures, and employing NIMS and ICS to develop a course of action.
• Graduation from a U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS), an initial training waiver, or an exception under paragraph 4-4 of Army Regulation 190-56; certification must be uploaded.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Must pass an annual physical agility test and undergo initial, periodic, and annual medical examinations.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds in regular duties and wear chemical-protection equipment.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles.
• Must carry a firearm, qualify initially and periodically, and meet the requirements of 18 USC 922(g)(9).
• Must complete prescribed weapons qualification training and hold CPR certification with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Must be eligible for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must undergo pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must meet the standards of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) under AR 190-56.
• Must wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment and maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene.
• Must work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations, and planned and unscheduled overtime as required.
• Must be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations.
• Must meet the applicable one-year probationary period.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet one of the employment authority categories listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job training in accordance with established law enforcement procedures.
• Direct the work of police officers engaged in law enforcement and protection.
• Monitor lower-level law enforcement officers' work to ensure required procedures are followed.
• Maintain law and order where the Government has jurisdiction.
• Pursue or direct the apprehension of people fleeing crime scenes or resisting arrest.
• Establish rules and regulations that comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Use the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) to develop a course of action.
• Work scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations, and perform planned and unscheduled overtime as required.
• Complete annual training and recertification, including required weapons qualification.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed